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How to get fromLansing to Rochesterby plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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There are 5 ways to get from Lansing to Rochester by plane, bus, train, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus (Flixbus)

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rochester (ROC)plane plane LAN - ROC
    3h 50m
    $84–381

  2. Drive  380.5 mi

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lansing to Rochestercar car 380.5 mi
    6h 50m
    $63–91

  3. Bus, train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the bus from East Lansing Amtrak Station to Toledobus bus Amtrak Thruway Connecting Service
    2. Take the train from Toledo to Rochestertrain train Lake Shore Limited
    12h 14m

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lansing to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Cleveland Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Cleveland Bus Station to Rochester Bus Stopbus bus
    13h 30m
    $94–160

  5. Bus via Toronto

    1. Take the bus from Lansing to Detroitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Detroit Bus Station to Torontobus bus
    3. Take the bus from Toronto to Rochesterbus bus
    16h 25m
    $86–210

Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rochester (ROC) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration5h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket$54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 359.2 mi
  • Duration: 3h 50m

What companies run services between Lansing, MI, USA and Rochester, NY, USA?

Delta and American Airlines fly from Capital Region International Airport (LAN) to Rochester (ROC) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lansing to Rochester Bus Stop via Detroit Bus Station and Cleveland Bus Station in around 13h 30m.

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